[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 234 (Thursday, December 6, 2007)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 69135-69136]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-5991]



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Part V





The President





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Proclamation 8209--National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 2007


                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 234 / Thursday, December 6, 2007 / 
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Title 3--
The President

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                Proclamation 8209 of December 4, 2007

                
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 2007

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                On December 7, 1941, our Nation was viciously attacked 
                at Pearl Harbor, America's Pacific Fleet was battered 
                and broken, and more than 2,400 American lives were 
                lost. On National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, America 
                honors those brave individuals who made the ultimate 
                sacrifice in defense of our homeland, and we recognize 
                those veterans who with strength and resolve defended 
                our Nation and advanced the cause of freedom during 
                World War II.

                When it mattered most, an entire generation of 
                Americans stepped forward to protect our freedom and to 
                defend liberty. Their devotion to duty and willingness 
                to serve a cause greater than self helped secure our 
                future and our way of life. Liberty prevailed because 
                of the sacrifice of these courageous patriots, and 
                America and her allies preserved a world where 
                democracy could flourish. Our Nation remains forever in 
                the debt of these brave Americans.

                From the unprovoked attack at Pearl Harbor grew a 
                steadfast resolve that has made America a defender of 
                freedom around the world, and our mission continues as 
                our men and women in uniform serve at home and in 
                distant lands. Today, as we defend our Nation's 
                founding ideals, we pay special tribute to those who 
                lost their lives at Pearl Harbor, honor our veterans of 
                World War II, and celebrate the liberty that makes 
                America a lasting symbol of hope to the world.

                The Congress, by Public Law 103-308, as amended, has 
                designated December 7 of each year as ``National Pearl 
                Harbor Remembrance Day.''

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America, do hereby proclaim December 
                7, 2007, as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. I 
                encourage all Americans to observe this solemn occasion 
                with appropriate ceremonies and activities. I urge all 
                Federal agencies, interested organizations, groups, and 
                individuals to fly the flag of the United States at 
                half-staff this December 7 in honor of those who died 
                as a result of their service at Pearl Harbor.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                fourth day of December, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand seven, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and thirty-second. 
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

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